Simulation of large photovoltaic arrays

• Published in: Solar energy Vol. 161; pp. 163 - 179
• Main Authors: Abdin, Z., Webb, C.J., Gray, E.MacA
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Elsevier Ltd 01.02.2018; Pergamon Press Inc
• Subjects: Array model; Arrays; Computer simulation; Constraints; Distribution functions; Electricity pricing; Fossil fuels; Generators; Inhomogeneity; Manufacturing industry; Mathematical models; Modules; MPP; Open circuit voltage; Photovoltaic; Photovoltaic cells; Photovoltaics; Power loss; Short circuits; Short-circuit current; Solar energy; Strings; Temperature; Temperature effects; Temperature gradients; Temperature requirements; Thermal design; Tolerance; Voltage; Array model; Tolerance; Photovoltaic; Temperature; MPP

•First study of the effects of non-identical module characteristics.•Five-parameter model optimised in the maximum-power-point region.•Effects of manufacturing tolerances and temperature inhomogeneity modelled.•Equal module current and equal string voltage constraints applied.•Real temperature distr...